Southeastern Taurus

Mountains Mountainous region of Turkey, part of the Taurus range

A segment of Turkey’s Taurus Mountains, the Southeastern Taurus comprises limestone ridges, high plateaus and traditional mountain villages. Trekkers and archaeologists use its routes to reach ancient sites and pastoral landscapes.

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Southeastern Taurus
38.2207, 37.7515

Best Time to Visit Southeastern Taurus #

Overview: a section of the Taurus mountain chain in southern Turkey, geologically rugged and historically crossed by ancient routes. Best visited between late spring and early autumn when passes are accessible.

Spring
March-May · 10-20°C
Wildflowers and melting snow feed mountain streams; trails become muddier but views clear.
Summer
June-August · 18-30°C
Warm days on lower slopes, storms in the afternoons and the best window for long treks.
Autumn
September-November · 5-20°C
Crisp air and golden slopes; shepherding and transhumance rhythms become visible again.

Weather & Climate near Southeastern Taurus #

Climate

Southeastern Taurus's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (622 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
21°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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